Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 7:30 PM Danbury Hospital Robilotti Conference Center Presenter: Chris Aher By Dave Green Computers have revolutionized the production of music over the last three decades, especially where music notation is used. Notation is employed in many (although not all) … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
February 18th – Single Board Computer Workshop
In February, we’ll look at some purpose-built Linux distributions available for the Raspberry Pi. Our January meeting was devoted to two projects. First we discussed how my fuel oil tank gauge had failed in testing. When the transducer head of the distance sensor was located in the pipe, the … [Read more...]
How to Hack the Power Grid Through Home Air Conditioners
The more I learn about the Internet of Things, the more concerned I get about the lack of security. This hits close to home because our power company, EverSource, offers these exact devices for air conditioners here in CT. -- Jim Scheef How to Hack the Power Grid Through Home Air Conditioners … [Read more...]
The Problem with MS Publisher
Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office suite (MSO) has some standout applications, e.g. Excel, which remains the best-in-class spreadsheet application. Yes, there are online free offerings that do spreadsheets. These online versions do not have the depth of features or stability of a locally … [Read more...]
It’s Been 20 Years Since This Man Declared Cyberspace Independence
On this day in 1996, John Perry Barlow, co-founder of the nonprofit Electronic Frontier Foundation, a former cattle rancher and Grateful Dead lyricist wrote what is now known as the “Declaration of Independence of Cyberspace.” Read more... … [Read more...]
February 9th: Apple Workshop
iPad Pro, QuickTime At the February meeting we'll cover the iPad Pro which I have been using since early January. I'll be able to give my firsthand impressions of this iPad on steroids. Its huge screen allows for Split View that in landscape orientation is almost like having two iPad Airs side by … [Read more...]
Microsoft Entrepreneurship Week Event
Turn your Business idea into reality. Wednesday, February 24th, 6pm - 8pm If this is the year you are ready to kick-start your business idea, this is the event for you! Join us for an event designed especially for budding entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups. You will enjoy: Janis … [Read more...]